When: Friday 14th – Sunday 16th July 2023
Where: 5* Celtic Manor Resort Hotel, Newport
Board: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
2023 Line-Up: Giovanni Pernice, Kai Widdrington, Nadiya Bychkova, Aljaz Skorjanec, Janette Manrara, Lauren Oakley & more
Availability: Over 60% of the places already booked – don’t miss out
Spend the weekend with our Dancing Stars at the stunning 5* Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales.
Join Strictly Come Dancing Champion & BAFTA Award Winner Giovanni Pernice*, plus Strictly Superstars Aljaz Skorjanec, Janette Manrara, Kai Widdrington & Nadiya Bychkova, fab new Pro Lauren Oakley, Strictly Argentine Tango choreographers Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani, World Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce plus The Tony Greenwood 15-piece Big Band.
Enjoy 3 days of spectacular dance showcases as the stars perform up close & personal for a truly intimate experience unlike any other – learn to dance with them, plus hear all about their Strictly journeys.
Enjoy 5* luxury accommodation and seamless service at the Celtic Manor Resort hotel, recently named the UK’s Best Hotel 2019 at the prestigious Meetings & Incentive Travel Awards in London.
Host of the Ryder Cup, this award-winning resort is set in 2000 acres of parkland in Newport, South Wales. This world-class destination features the award-winning Forum Spa & Health Club, as well as 6 restaurants and 3 championship golf courses.
*Gio & Lauren – teaching, photos & Q&A
What’s Included
- Floor-side reserved table to enjoy three days of Breathtaking Dance Showcases from the Stars of Strictly & Champions of the Dancing World – all up close & personal.
- 6 hours of Ballroom & Latin Dance classes with the Strictly stars & Champions of the Dancing World – guaranteed for everyone and tailored specifically to your dancing ability.
- Fun Q&A sessions with the Strictly Stars for everyone – find out the all the gossip and ask those burning questions.
- Additional 1 hour dance lesson with Donahey’s highly experienced dance teachers in our second ballroom – tailored to your dancing level.
- Two nights of dancing in the stunning, air-conditioned, Caernarfon Suite Ballroom – featuring two dance-floors and a fabulous selection of music to enjoy and dance the night away.
- Amazing 7,000 sq ft pro-championship sprung wooden dance floor – one of the largest dance floors in the UK, used for the Blackpool Dance Championships.
- Saturday night Black Tie Ball starring a fabulous 15-piece Ballroom & Latin Big Band – you really can’t beat dancing to the sounds of live music.
- Exclusive ‘Red Carpet Photo Calls’ to grab those all-important souvenir photographs of the Stars.
- Spectacular Sunday afternoon Grand-Finale dance showcase.
Don’t miss out – all our 2022 Star Breaks sold out months in advance. Reserve your places now while places are still available – these are hugely popular sell-out weekend breaks.
Current Early Bird Booking Price for 3 days,2 nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast
£599 per person if booked before 30th November ’22
£609 before 31st Dec ’22, £619 thereafter.
Double, Twin, Deluxe King, Signature Twin & Signature King bedrooms available.
Deluxe King £35pp upgrade supplement, Signature King £70pp upgrade supplement.
Book today with just £100 per person deposit – the remaining balance not due until 5th May 2023.
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Full Financial Protection – Giving you 100% peace of mind
Donahey’s have been organising Weekend Breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing for over 15 years.
For your peace of mind and to comply with The Package Travel Regulations 2018, Donahey’s provides full financial protection for all your deposits and payments through the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT)
The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT) provides financial protection under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for Donahey’s Events LTD (membership Number 5421) and in the event of insolvency, protection is provided for Non-flight packages.
ABTOT cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled.
In the unlikely event that you require assistance during your holiday due to Donahey’s Events LTD financial failure, please call ABTOT’s 24/7 helpline on 01702 811397 and advise you are a customer of an ABTOT protected travel company.
You can access The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 here: www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/634/contents/made
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See The Strictly Stars Up Close & Personal
Added extras included – at no extra cost
- Personalised Colour Gift Certificate – received immediately on booking, featuring your favourite Strictly stars. Just perfect for presenting the dance weekend as a gift for any special occasion, plus a fab keepsake.
- Complimentary 16-page glossy souvenir programme – a perfect keepsake and great for showing off to all your friends & family after the event.
- Dance Weekend Transfer Flexibility – if you wish to change your booking, we’ll happily switch you to any of our 2023 Dancing with The Stars Weekends – subject to availability, available upto 10-weeks prior to your original break.
- Welcome souvenir dance bag – sponsored by Supadance, containing helpful & fun goodies.
- Seating at a reserved table in The Caernarfon Ballroom for the whole weekend – no need to change to different tables each day, no need to worry about getting there first and most importantly no need to pay extra!
- All tables front row, floor-side guaranteed – offering great up close & personal, uninterrupted views of all the showcases with no need to pay extra to upgrade.
- ‘Stars Of The Future‘ showcase – a superb way to start your weekend of shows. Enjoy a fab performance from some of the UK’s most talented dancers, who knows where you’ll see them next?
- ‘World Of Supadance‘ Dance Shoe Marketplace.
Donahey’s Adult only weekend breaks are truly inspirational and a great chance to learn to dance, improve your dancing, try new styles, learn new steps, develop your technique along with a fabulous opportunity to be taught by the actual stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Alternatively why not just sit back and soak up the fabulous atmosphere of this great weekend in this stunning resort. If you’re not sure what to expect, take a look at some of the fabulous testimonials we have received from the actual stars of Strictly & this years guests.
If you’ve never danced before this is an immersive experience you’ll never forget; Amazing shows to see, live music to enjoy, beginner dance lessons with the stars to try, questions & answers sessions – and so much more all under one roof, who knows who you’ll bump into around the hotel! Plus of course you have all the facilities and activities that Celtic Manor 5* Resort has to offer you.
Celtic Manor’s stunning Air Conditioned Caernarfon Suite Ballroom, at nearly 9,000sq ft, will offer us an amazing 5,000sq ft pro championship sprung wooden dance floor – one of the largest dance floors in the country.
Plus, our second 4,500sq ft Ballroom will offer guests a beautiful second daytime Workshop venue, this impressive venue is just perfect to host our weekend breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing.
Dance workshops will be offered for all levels in; Ballroom, Latin American & Argentine Tango. Unlike other similar holidays & breaks where you are restricted to just two 45min workshops with people of all levels in the same group. We guarantee you a minimum of 7-hours workshops with the actual stars and your Donahey’s team at your dance level. Remember though, you don’t have to take part in any of them if you don’t want!
What the Strictly stars have to say about Donahey’s Dance Weekends…..
‘Paul, you’re such a Superstar for organising such a fabulous event’ Anton Du Beke
‘Is it me or do Donahey’s run the best dance weekends in the country….Kevin Clifton
‘What an amazing weekend! Thank you so much for inviting us, we are so happy to be part of your beautiful event. A clear 10 from me!’ Aljaz Skorjanec
‘I know we say this every year, but this really is the best dance weekend in the UK. So well organised and so much dancing. We love working with Donahey’s, you always know you’ll get such a professionally run event. Thank you to Donahey’s for organising such wonderful events’Ian Waite
‘Our 3rd year at a Donaheys dance weekend. Thank you for letting Kevin and I be part of this fabulous event. Lots of love x’ Karen Hauer
‘Donaheys organise the number 1 dance event in the country. We really look forward to Donahey’s dance weekends; they’re so well organised, great venues and a fabulous audience. Thank you so much Paul.’Natalie Lowe
‘What a FAB-U-LOUS event to attend. A real feel good weekend, cannot wait to be back’ Janette Manrara
‘What an incredible event, we loved every second of it. So much on offer from all the Strictly couples & classes, we love being part of it. Kevin Clifton
‘Thank you to Donahey’s, in our opinion Donahey’s are one of the best-organised events we attend, they always look after you the guest and us the artist – thank you’ Vincent Simone‘Congratulations to the Donahey’s for finding the most amazing venue. How brilliant is Alton Towers – a diamond in the country. We love working with the Donahey’s – you always know you’ll get such a professionally run event’ Ian Waite
“What can I say? What a great weekend. We do shows all over the country but never have we had so much fun and met so many great people. I have to say Donaheys have done an amazing job organising the whole weekend, hope to be back soon!” James & Ola Jordan
‘Alton Towers is a great venue, we love it here’ ‘We’ve had great feedback from a lot of people about your event at Alton towers it was a fantastic weekend’ Darren Bennett & Lilia Kopylova
‘Absolutely amazing, well organised and an extremely fun-filled weekend. So much to take part in and everyone having such a great time’ Karen Hardy
‘Dance weekends with Donahey’s are a fun and exciting break for anyone who loves to dance or wants to learn. They are very professionally organised and they really look after you. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and the team are great. A must for your diary’Flavia Cacace

Dancing With The Stars Weekend at 5* Celtic Manor Resort Photo’s
Celtic Manor Resort Hotel, Newport, South Wales
Enjoy 5* luxury accommodation and seamless service at the Celtic Manor Resort hotel in Newport, South Wales.
Beautifully appointed bedrooms and luxury suites enjoy spectacular views over pristine golf courses and the surrounding Usk Valley. Award-winning dining and an array of world-class golf and spa facilities provide the finishing touch for a stay in complete luxury at one of Europe’s finest resorts.
The soaring atrium, distinctive design and traditional luxury of the Resort Hotel combine to create a feeling of understated glamour that is both impressively opulent, yet comfortably relaxed.
Ultimate relaxation and indulgence for body and soul are yours at The Forum Health Club & Spa – Winner of 6 Spa Traveller Awards 2015, including Best UK Hotel Spa. Indulge yourself with personalised face & body treatments or visit Rhys Giles Hair Salon or the Nailbar.
The Resort Hotel is home to flagship 3 AA rosette fine dining restaurant Epicure Experience by Richard Davies, award-winning Steak on Six, The Olive Tree, Forum Café and Merlin’s Bar.
Merlin’s Bar is a great place to meet friends and enjoy morning coffee, an afternoon snack or evening drinks in glorious surroundings with its comfortable sofas, conservatory and inviting sun terrace overlooking the Rooftop Garden.
Merlin’s is a fantastic bar at the heart of the Resort, featuring all day dining, live music & late night snack menu, Merlin’s was recently awarded The Welsh Hospitality Awards for 2016 for Best Bar.
Voted Europe’s Best Golf Hotel 2015 in the World Golf Awards, Celtic Manor is one of Europe’s finest golfing destinations offering three world-class championship courses, including The Twenty Ten Course – built specifically to stage The 2010 Ryder Cup, a golf academy featuring a floodlit driving range; plus two luxurious golf clubhouses.
Guest bedrooms are beautifully appointed and decorated with distinctive design and traditional luxury to create a calm and relaxing environment. All bedrooms feature;
- Luxury toiletries, hairdryer, iron and board
- Laundry, pressing and dry cleaning service
- Complimentary telephone calls to national landlines
- Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access
- Speakerphone with voicemail service
- Large writing desk with reading light
- Secure, electronic locking in-room safe
- Satellite TV
- Minibar
- 24-hour room service and an ice-maker on each floor
- Air-conditioning with personal room controls
- Heated towel rail
- Safety deposit box service
- Complimentary tea/coffee facilities
- 110 volt shaver sockets
Located just 15mins from The Severn Bridge in Bristol, The Celtic Manor Resort is easy to reach and has fabulous event facilities, just perfect to host our 5* Dancing With The Stars Weekend.
With award-winning Spa’s and championship Golf Courses, you may want to extend your break to include Sunday evening – just so you can take in the amazing facilities and stunning surroundings of this venue.
Download the official Celtic Manor Resort Brochure Here
Please be advised, car parking charges apply for all residents across The Celtic Manor Resort. At the time of writing parking charges are; Outdoor Car Park, a few minutes walk, £5 per 24 hours; Underground Car Park, located underneath the resort hotel, £15 per 24 hours – payment is required upon exit.
View our event on the offical Celtic Manor Resort Hotel website here
www.celtic-manor.com/whats-on/donahey-s-dancing-with-the-stars-weekend
Celtic Manor Resort scoops Best UK Hotel award again!
The Celtic Manor Resort has been named the UK’s Best Hotel 2019 at the prestigious Meetings & Incentive Travel Awards in London.
The five-star venue in South Wales has been voted the UK’s Best Hotel eight times.
As well as winning the hotel award, Celtic Manor was also a finalist in the Best UK Conference Venue category.
5* Celtic Manor Resort Hotel Photos
The Signature Collection
Situated on the sixth floor, Celtic Manor’s stylish new Signature Lounge, rooms and suites come with a host of ‘Little Luxuries’ and added services to ensure you relax and unwind from the moment you arrive.
The spacious Signature Collection rooms are designed to the highest standard with a calming, light and modern feel. Designed for adults only, each room features a 6ft king-size double bed, sitting area, marble bathroom with a large vanity unit, bath and a separate shower with a host of Elemis amenities and balcony with stunning views out over the golf course.
Signature guests have unlimited access to the exclusive adults-only* Signature Lounge, situated on the sixth floor, where throughout the day you can enjoy complimentary tea and coffee, newspapers and magazines.
Signature Collection guests also enjoy further premium services:
- Exclusive Signature check-in service situated on the sixth floor
- Guaranteed check-in from 3pm
- Evening turn-down service
- Complimentary bottle of Prosecco and Welsh Cakes on arrival
- Exclusive Breakfast in Celtic Manor’s new 6th floor restaurant
Following a restful night’s sleep, Signature Collection guests will be served breakfast in the exclusive surroundings of Celtic Manor’s new sixth floor restaurant, overlooking beautiful Welsh woodlands.
Breakfast is served in the Signature restaurant from 7.00am to 10.30am daily, for adults only. We recommend that you book in advance with our Reservations Team to ensure a relaxing breakfast experience.
Signature bedrooms are available with a £70pp upgrade supplement.
Guest Reviews & Recommendations
‘What a fantastic weekend we had. Can’t wait for next year. Thank you very much’
David and Barbara‘Thanks to all at Donahey’s for putting together another amazing weekend. This was our third one, and we are hooked! All the workshops and professional shows were brilliant, as was the Tony Greenwood 15 piece band. Looking forward to the next one’
Ruth & John‘Dear Paul & Team, I just wanted to send you all a big thank you for last weekend, you have an amazing team and provide a fantastic few days, I just wish it was longer!! This was my first year but I have watched all of Strictly and been to the tour shows, but to see the pros perform up close, is just something else!! You really create a warm and fun atmosphere, along with a seamless programme. See you next March‘
Sian‘Dear Paul, Thank you for an excellent weekend and yes we have already booked for next year. The weekend exceeded our expectations and it was a real pleasure to meet and talk to your mother and some of your team. You make an excellent team and I know that things only run smoothly with a team who work hard and plan well. Thank you again.’
Andy & Alicja
‘Paul, we’ve had a few great weekends with you both at Alton Towers and in the past in Blackpool; but this one was FAB U LOUS!!! That show on Saturday night moved us to tears and was breathtaking!!! Needless to say we’ve booked for next year! Thanks for listening to clients and continuing to strive to improve. All your hard work was appreciated.’
Christine & Steven‘The whole weekend was stunning; Thank you for an unforgettable weekend’
Pippa & Kevin‘We’re looking forward to next year already. Thanks to everyone involved for making a super enjoyable and special weekend’
Simon & Alice‘Hi Paul, Danny and I just wanted to drop you a note to say how much we enjoyed the weekend. You and your staff never cease to amaze us with how organised you all are and how seamlessly things run. Every year we have enjoyed our weekenders but this year you all surpassed yourselves and it went to a new level. Having a showcase on the Sunday was just the icing on the cake and a fantastic way to end the weekend on a total high. We look forward to joining you on another weekender soon.‘
Brenda & Danny
Your Weekend Programme
What do our amazing weekends truly have in store for you?
Here you can download one of our previous Dancing With The Stars Weekend souvenir programmes – see for yourselves how fabulous our weekends are. This example is our Summer 2022 Celtic Manor weekend….enjoy!
Your Donahey’s Weekend Break Team
Throughout your dance weekend you will have the services of Donahey’s dedicated on-site team of Dance Teachers; Dancers; Helpers & Assistants including Paul, Shirley & Amy Donahey who are all there to ensure your dance weekend runs smoothly and is full of the right kind of memories.
2023 Dance Weekend Transfer Flexibility
During 2023 we’re pleased to be offering 4 fab-u-lous Dancing With The Stars Weekends at stunning venues across the UK. Whichever dance weekend you initially book with us we are happy to offer you the flexibility to switch your booking between any of our 2023 Dancing With The Stars Weekends.
This added benefit provides you with peace of mind should a personal engagement crop up, or indeed your favourite must-see Strictly star appear at one of our weekends…..
3rd – 5th March 2023 Alton Towers Resort Hotel, Staffordshire
24th – 26th March 2023 Beaumont Estate Hotel, Berkshire
14th – 16th April 2023 Celtic Manor Resort Hotel, Newport
14th – 16th July 2023 Celtic Manor Resort Hotel, Newport
There is absolutely no administration charge for transferring upto 31st Oct 2022, after which point there is a small administration charge of £25 per person. Subject to availability and no later than 10 weeks prior to your original dance weekend booking. The prevailing selling rate at the time of transfer will apply to your new weekend break, therefore a rate difference either up or down may apply.
Your Weekend Break
This isn’t a weekend break organised by a holiday company or a hotel with some dancing available – this is an exclusive weekend bursting at the seams with dancing, organised by dance experts. Our weekend will give you the chance to be close to the stars of TV – and will be one you’ll remember for years to come.
Our Dancing With The Stars Weekend is a wonderful, relaxed social weekend and would NOT be suitable for competitive dancers – simply come along and enjoy yourselves!
Friday 15th – Sunday 17th July 2023
Celtic Manor Resort Hotel, Newport, NP18 1HQ
Take advantage of the great offers we have available if you book early.
Current Early Bird Booking Price for 3 days,2 nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast
£599 per person if booked before 30th November ’22
£609 before 31st Dec ’22, £619 thereafter.
Double, Twin, Deluxe King, Signature Twin & Signature King bedrooms available.
Deluxe King £35pp upgrade supplement, Signature King £70pp upgrade supplement.
Book today with just £100 per person deposit – the remaining balance not due until 5th May 2023.
Sorry, no single places or rooms remaining.
Celtic Manor Resort Hotel Spa
As well as the non-stop dancing there’s plenty on offer to keep you entertained at this fabulous resort; You could pamper yourselves at the Hotels Luxury award-winning Forum Spa, book a hair salon or nail bar appointment, or choose your very own custom spa treatment?
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